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PIB Headquarters
5.30 Kg gold valued at Rs 2.28 Crore along with Cigarettes, I phones, laptops worth Rs. 19.91 lakhs totally valued at Rs.2.46 Crores seized by Customs at Airport. 7 Arrested
Officers of the Customs posted at Anna International Airport Chennai, due to constant vigil, have detected 8 cases of smuggling on Wednesday.
On Wednesday Mohamed Azarudeen, 23, John Mohamed, 29, Jailaudeen, 40, all hailing from Trichy and one Mohamed, 60 , of Chennai who arrived from Dubai by EK-544 and Aslam Bihas, 22 , of Sivaganga,who arrived from Kualampur by Malaysian Airlines flight MH-182 were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. On personal search, 10 bundles containing gold in paste form were recovered from their rectum. On extraction 3 Kg valued at Rs.1.27 Crores was recovered. One gold cut bit weighing 48 grams valued at Rs.2 lakh was also recovered from pocket of Jailaudeen. Four passengers were arrested.
On the same day, based on specific information 3 more passengers, Sickander, 26, of Chennai, Mohamed Asmathullah Khan,31, and Obeyes Mohamed, 24, both hailing from Ramanathapuram all arrived from Dubai by EK-544 were also intercepted at exit. On personal search, 6 bundles containing gold in paste form were recovered from their rectum. On extraction 1.8 Kg valued at Rs.76.37 lakh was recovered. Two gold rings and one gold chain totally weighing 160 grams valued at Rs.6.86 lakh was also recovered from the person of all the three passengers. Three passengers were arrested.
All the above persons also brought Cigarettes, iphones and refurbished laptops in commercial quantity in their checked in luggage valued at Rs. 17.91 lakhs and same was seized.
On the same day, one bundle of gold in paste form was also recovered from the garbage bin placed in the handicapped toilet near the VIP lounge of the arrival hall. On extraction 358 grams gold valued at Rs.15.36 lakh was recovered and seized as unclaimed.
In total 5.3 Kg gold valued at Rs.2.28 Crore and i-phones, refurbished laptops and Cigarettes valued at Rs.17.91 lakhs; goods totally valued at Rs.2.46 Crore were seized under Customs Act, 1962. Seven passengers were arrested.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport, Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
30.16 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India administered 64.89 lakh vaccine doses in last 24 hours
India reports 54,069 new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload declines to 6,27,057
2,90,63,740 Total Recoveries across the country so far
68,885 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 42nd consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 96.61%
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.04%
Daily positivity rate at 2.91%, less than 5% for 17 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 39.78 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Steel
Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Steel, reviews performance of NMDC Limited
Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Steel, Govt. of India visited the Head Office of NMDC Limited at Hyderabad today and reviewed its performance. The Minister met CMD, Directors, CVO and Senior Officials of the company.
Shri Kulastesaid NMDC is one of the largest mining companies in India that has been the backbone of steel industry ensuring raw material security to steel producers. He appreciated NMDC’s efforts for carrying out sustainable and responsible mining. He also enquired about renewal position of Diamond Mining Project, Panna and congratulated NMDC for its CSR initiatives.
Earlier CMD, NMDC Shri N. Baijendra Kumar apprised the Minister about NMDC’s performance, progress of ongoing projects and assured that best efforts are put to enhance production and productivity.
PIB Headquarters
KVK’s soil-less mix to support city farmers
Kochi: Those facing scarcity of quality of soil for farming do not need to worry anymore. The soil-less mix, developed by the Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute , that can be used as an alternative to soil in farming, is now ready for sale on all working days from CMFRI.
This mix is made of composted pressmud, a by-product from sugar mills along with coirpith, powdered cowdung, neem cake and biocontrol agents.
The soil-less mix will be a stimulus to backyard farming in the city where availability of quality soil is a challenge, says Dr Shinoj Subramannian, Head of the KVK. As plants can be directly planted to the 10 kg bag of the mix, no separate growbags are required. A bag of 10 kg is priced at Rs. 125.
“Scarcity of quality soil is one of the major challenges being faced by the organic farmers in the city. Normally, at least 150 kg of soil is required to grow plants in 30 growbags”, Dr Shinoj said.
“We are also happy to transfer the technology to anybody interested in the product.”, he said. For those interested in producing the mix may contact at 8281757450.
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Ministry of Textiles
Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters and Swachhata Drive being conducted in Ministry of Textiles
333 Cleanliness Campaigns successfully conducted, 1194 sq. ft. space freed, 3441 files weeded out and Rs.66, 308 revenue earned by scrap disposal during the period December 2022 to August 2023
The Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters  and Swachhata Drive was implemented with full enthusiasm in the Ministry of Textiles. The objectives of the campaign were to to minimize pendency, institutionalise swachhata, strengthen record management and digitize physical records.
The Ministry of Textiles and all its Subordinate and Attached offices, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Bodies and CPSEs, actively participated in the campaign during December, 2022 to August, 2023. Ministry focussed on sensitizing nodal officers, identifying pendency in selected categories, disposing scrap, and managing records. The Ministry successfully executed the campaign through enthusiastic participation, regular monitoring, and active involvement of the field offices.
During the period 3441 files were weeded out, 896 Public Grievances and Appeals were redressed, 333 Cleanliness Campaigns were conducted, 1194 sq. ft. space was freed and Rs.66,308 revenue was generated by scrap disposal. The Campaign's progress was regularly posted on the SCPDM Portal of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances .namely: www.pgportal.gov.in/scdpm.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Identifying Road Accident Prone Areas
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to take up a project “Integrated Road Accident Database ” with funding from World Bank. The main objective of this project is on-site collection of accident data through app-based software and analyse data for identification of black spots and other accident prone areas.
789 black spots have been identified based on accidents/fatality from year 2011 to 2014. A total of 660 black spots are on the stretches of National Highways  and 129 black spots are under State Government. 395 black spots have already been rectified and 215 black spots are at implementation stage on stretches of NHs.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM receives ‘Global Goal Keeper Award’ for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, on 24 September 2019. The award ceremony took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly  session in New York.
Prime Minister dedicated the award to those Indians who transformed the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a mass movement and made it a part of their daily lives.
“The success of the Swachh Bharat Mission is due to the people of India. They made this their own movement and ensured the desired results were attained.”, Prime Minister said after receiving the award.
Terming it as a significant moment personally to receive the award on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister said Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is proof that when 130 crore Indians take a pledge, any challenge can be overcome. He added that India is making remarkable progress in fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a Swachh Bharat.
"In the last five years, a record of more than 11 crore toilets were constructed. This mission has benefitted the poor and women of the country the most”, Prime Minister noted. In addition to improving sanitation and health, building of 11 crore toilets has also boosted economic activity in villages, PM added.
Speaking about improving global sanitation coverage, Prime Minister said that India is ready to share its expertise and experiences with other nations, so that there can be collective effort towards increasing sanitation coverage.
Prime Minister also mentioned about India’s efforts towards preventive healthcare through mission mode movements like Fit India Movement and Jal Jeevan Mission.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA clarification to the Government of Assam on Indian Citizenship status of Gorkhas living in the state
Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a clarification to the Government of Assam on the citizenship status of members of the Gorkha Community living in the State as per the Foreigners Act, 1946. This followed a representation from the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union to the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh recently as some cases of members of Gorkha community living in Assam were referred to the Foreigners Tribunals.
In a communication to the Government of Assam, MHA has listed various provisions to obviate the difficulties faced by Gorkhas in the matter of Indian citizenship. The letter dated 24th September, 2018 stated that the members of the Gorkha community who were Indian citizens at the time of commencement of the Constitution, or those who are Indian citizens by birth, or those who have acquired Indian citizenship by registration or naturalization in accordance with the provisions of The Citizenship Act, 1955 are not “foreigners” in terms of section 2  of The Foreigners Act,1946 as well as The Registration of Foreigners Act,1939, therefore, such cases will not be referred to the Foreigners Tribunals.
It further emphasized that any member of the Gorkha community holding Nepalese nationality and who has arrived in India by land or air over the Nepal border even without a passport or visa and staying in India for any length of time shall not be treated as an illegal migrant if he/she is in possession of any of the identity documents namely the Nepalese Passport, Nepalese Citizenship Certificate, voter Identification card issued by the Election Commission of Nepal, limited validity photo-identity certificate issued by Nepalese Mission in India when deemed necessary and for children between age group of 10-18 years, photo ID issued by the principal of the school, if accompanied by parents having valid travel documents. No such document is required for children below the age group of 10 years, the communication added citing provisions of India-Nepal Treaty signed in 1950.
It added that the cases of members of Gorkha community falling within the parameters mentioned earlier should not be referred to the Foreigner Tribunals for opinion as to whether the person is a “foreigner” within the meaning of The Foreigners Act, 1946.
The communication clarified that only those individuals, who have come from specified territories i.e. territories included in Bangladesh immediately before commencement of the Citizenship  Act, 1985, to the State of Assam, and are not Indian citizens, can be referred to the Foreigners tribunals.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges people not to panic and avoid unnecessary travels
Follow the advise and instructions by doctors, says PM
Appreciates IT professionals and Workers for providing seamless services to the fellow citizens
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has urged people not to panic and avoid unnecessary travels. While asking everyone to listen to the advise given by doctors, PM said all those who have been told to stay in home quarantine should follow the instructions.
In a series of tweets PM said, “Never forget - precautions not panic! It’s not only important to be home but also remain in the town/ city where you are. Unnecessary travels will not help you or others. In these times, every small effort on our part will leave a big impact”.
This is the time we should all listen to the advise given by doctors and authorities. All those who have been told to stay in home quarantine, I urge you to please follow the instructions. This will protect you as well as your friends and family”.
Appreciating the IT professionals and Workers for providing their services to fellow citizens, Prime Minister said their outstanding role in combating COVID-19 will be remembered for years to come.
In a tweet PM said, “They are heroes. They’re phenomenal individuals whose outstanding role will be remembered for years to come”.
Absolutely correct! India is extremely proud of our IT professionals who are working hard to provide seamless services to fellow citizens. This community of innovators and industrious professionals has a major role to play in combating COVID-19.” #IndiaFightsCorona
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Special invitees of Independence Day Celebration, 2023 visit Historical Places in national capital
On the occasion of 77th Independence Day, the nation will witness the celebrations from the Red Fort in New Delhi in the presence of Special Guests from across India. These guests are especially invited to the capital to witness the hoisting of the National flag by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and listen to his address to the nation.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India, is pleased to announce that 510 Farmer Producer Organisations from 22 States and 1 UT have been invited as Special Guests to witness the Independence Day Ceremony, 2023 at Red Fort Delhi on August 15, 2023. Another group of 50 PM Kisan beneficiaries along with their spouses from 19 States and 2 UTs have also been invited as Special Guests. This is a unique initiative to honour and recognize the contribution of the farmers to the nation's food security.
The group also visited National War Memorial, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya and India Gate today. The group is part of around 1,800 people invited from different sectors from all over the country to be a part of Independence day celebrations. The initiative has been taken in line with the Government’s vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Farmers from Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh said that we are very happy from Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi Yojna. We got 14th installment of Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi Yojna, which help us for farming. We also got Kisan Credit Card.They thanked Prime Minister Modi for invitation as a special guest and for the schemes. https://twitter.com/pmkisanofficial/status/1691012963233349632?s=20
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification issued for Tyre Rolling Resistance, Wet Grip and Rolling Sound
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 28th June 2022, amending rule 95 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989. It mandates requirements of Rolling resistance, Wet Grip and Rolling Sound Emissions for tyres falling under classes C1 , C2  and C3 , as defined in the Automotive Industry Standard 142:2019. The said tyres shall meet the Wet grip requirements and Stage 2 limits of Rolling Resistance and Rolling Sound Emissions, as specified in this AIS. With this regulation, India will be aligned with UNECE  regulations.
The rolling resistance of tyres has an impact on fuel efficiency; wet grip performance influences braking performance of tyres under wet conditions and promotes vehicular safety. The Rolling sound emission relates to the sound emitted from the contact between tyres in motion and the road surface.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Comprehensive steps taken by North DMC to safeguard staff during Covid-19 pandemic
Docking station formed outside every containment zone to provide PPE kits to staff
In these testing times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation  has taken a series of comprehensive steps to ensure full safety and all possible protection for its staff. These steps have been taken with regard to the servicing of the containment zones formed all over the city.
The North DMC has established a docking station outside every containment zone.Every staff member whether from sanitation, engineering, public health or any department starts their duty from these docking stations. They report here and are provided with suitable PPE Kits.
It is further ensured that every staff member enters the containment zones with full protection.Upon completionof their work, they again report back to the docking station where the protective gear is disposed of carefully and the staff members get themselves fully sanitized before returning home, so that they do not carry any infection back.
The members of the staff are provided food at a separate facility after completion of duty as eating is not allowed inside the containment zones. All social distancing norms are followed at these facilities. The staff members are also provided proper training about how to put on the protective gear and how to dispose it off safely.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW to train 60000 women across the country through its Digital Literacy Programme in collaboration with Facebook
The National Commission for Women in collaboration with the Facebook and Cyber Peace Foundation , initiated a ‘Digital Literacy Programme’ for college/university students. The programme seeks promoting digital literacy for women, raising awareness about cyber crimes, advising the users about the resources available to women, to prevent the problems and also how to handle such crimes. The ‘Digital Literacy Programme’ aims to train 60,000 women in Universities across major cities of India regarding safe use of internet, social media and email.
The above Information was given by Minister of Women and Child Development, Stm Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Government working on all fronts to mitigate Air Pollution: Shri Prakash Javadekar
Welcome and encourage all possible technology interventions towards abatement of Air Pollution.
Minister for Environment, Forest and climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar has said, the Central Government has been working constantly on all the frontstowards mitigation of Air Pollution.
Expressing concern over the pollution level in the northern parts of the country especially national capital Delhi, the Minister said that the government is working towards abatement of Air Pollution by working at the source level, be itindustries orthermal power stations, vehicular pollution, construction and demolition waste or stubble burning, which are the major sources of pollution generation. He said, the government will continue to strive hard to bring an end to the issue of Air pollution and encourages all possible technological interventions in this regard.
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Speaking at the virtual inauguration of country's first demonstration plant which produces compressed biogas from biomass, developed by Praj technologies in Pune, Shri Javadekar said, stubble burning is another cause of concern and expressed hope that technologies like these will help alleviate the problem. Shri Javadekar informed that the Central government’s PUSA institute has demonstrated a decomposer technology which converts stubble to manure and is being experimented on a pilot basis in five states including Delhi and its trial is on. He said, it will help in dealing with crop residue and is cheap as well. He expressed hope that in the future, there will be several ways, both in-situ and ex-situ, to fight against the problem of pollution emerging out of stubble burning.
Saying that India is moving on the path of energy sufficiency, the Minister said,solar energy and renewable energy are being promoted in the country to reduce the pollution level across the country and we need to further formulate new technologies to harness the renewable resources for clean energy powering an “AatmaNirbhar Bharat”.
The Minister further said that Indian government is continuously making efforts to promote usage of electrical vehicles in the country. He said, National Clean Air Programme has also been formulated to improve on the air quality in 122 cities across the country.
Ministry of Defence
Commander  S Paramesh appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard
Commander  S Paramesh has been appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard at Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi. The Flag Officer was at the helm of Coast Guard Region , Coast Guard Region , and Coast Guard Commander  before assuming Additional Director General Coast Guard. The Flag Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
The Flag Officer is specialised in Navigation & Direction and his sea commands include all major vessels of ICG which include Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.His key staff assignments include Dy Director General , Principal Director  at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, and Chief Staff Officer  at the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters , Chennai.
He is a recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal and was also awarded the Director General Coast Guard Commendation in 2012 and FOCINC  Commendation in 2009.